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Avery Glue Stick Value Pack Disappearing Purple Color, Washable, Nontoxic, 0.26 oz. Permanent Glue Stic, 18pk (98079)
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Brand | AVERY |
Specific Uses For Product | Art, School, Craft |
Material | Blend |
Compatible Material | Glass, Cardboard, Paper |
Item Form | Stick |
About this item
- Goes on purple dries clear; apply the right amount of adhesive with an easy-to-see purple glue that disappears once dry
- Glue adheres smoothly minimizing any clumping or wrinkling
- Strong and permanent glue but washes easily off hands and clothing
- Safe for children; glue sticks are nontoxic acid free ACMI certified and conform to ASTM D 4236
- An all-purpose glue stick perfect for school projects arts & crafts and scrapbooks
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 10.5 ounces
- Item model number : 98079
- Department : Unisex-Adult
- Date First Available : January 13, 2009
- Manufacturer : Avery
- ASIN : B001PLPKN0
- Best Sellers Rank: #59,277 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
- #93 in Glue Sticks
- #600 in Art Glues & Pastes
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Product Description
Confidently apply adhesive to every spot that needs it with this bulk pack of 18 Avery Disappearing Purple Glue Stics. Simply lift the cap and twist the base for easy application. Apply the right amount of adhesive with an easy-to-see purple glue that disappears once dry. Glue goes on smoothly, minimizing any clumping or wrinkling. Holds strong with a gentle touch; permanent adhesive bonds securely to a variety of materials but washes easily off hands and clothing. Purple glue bonds to paper, photos, cardboard, foam board, fabric, glass and more. Avery Glue Stics are a great acid-free glue to add to any student's school supply list. Whether it's for a school project, arts & crafts, 3d printing, or for a slime kit to make slime, Avery Glue Stics are versatile and can get the job done. Avery Glue Stics are also great during the holidays. Seamlessly put the last finishing touches on your gift wrap or seal the envelope to your custom greeting card with one swipe of your glue stick. All Avery Glue Stics are nontoxic, photo-safe, ACMI certified and conform to ASTM D 4236.
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Avery Glue Stic for School, Home or Office


Picture The Possibilities
If you like creating collages and decoupage crafts, the sturdy adhesive makes it ideal for gluing items in place. The glue is acid-free and archival-safe to protect photos. Create the perfect memories for graduation keepsakes, family reunion posters, baby books, and more.

To Paper and Beyond ...
Glue Stic is a perfect replacement for pins to hold fabric, trim and zippers in place before sewing down, since it easily washes out of most fabric. Ideal for use on everything from paper and cardboard, to fabrics and photos, so it’s great for arts and crafts, and much more. Glue adheres smoothly, minimizing any clumping or wrinkling.
Keep It Together
Easy-to-Use
Glue Stic is the easy-to-use, solid adhesive in a twist-up tube that leaves no visible trace when dry. Simply remove the cap and twist the base for a neat, smooth application.
Kid-Safe
Fast-drying Glue Stic is safe for children. Larger classroom packs make gluing economical.
Home and Office
No more taping or licking envelopes! Grab your Glue Stic and just swipe and seal. The sturdy adhesive is ideal for easily sealing large mailings like invitations and thank-you notes.
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Customers appreciate the bonding adhesives for their value, functionality, and color change. They find them useful for sealing envelopes, paper, and fabrics. The added color makes it easier to see where you have applied it. The glue dries quickly and provides a permanent application. Many customers find the product easy to use and of good quality. However, some dislike the messiness and have differing views on the glue quality.
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Customers appreciate the value for money of the bonding adhesives. They say the tubes provide a good amount of glue for the price and are an excellent addition for kids' teachers.
"Crafts kids go through so much glue. Best deal I've found with GOOD quality glue." Read more
"...glue and send it in to teachers to have in the classroom - it's inexpensive and they appreciate it...." Read more
"An excellent add on buy for my kids teachers!..." Read more
"...sticks in my in-home daycare so when I saw this pack and for such a cheap price I was excited...." Read more
Customers like the product's functionality. They say it works well for sealing envelopes, better than spit, and is great for Halloween projects. It works like glue sticks should, is easy to use, and works well on paper and fabrics.
"Works very well. It’s a huge help you have a lot of envelopes to seal. Holiday cards, event invitations- it’s great for both...." Read more
"...Work great. Like the purple tint showing where the glue has been applied; dries clear." Read more
"Works well so you don’t have to lick envelopes. Goes on purple and dries clear. Easy to use. Due to paste does not over saturates. Like a glue stick." Read more
"...While they work fine, I was previously using the kids' glue sticks as they are cheaper and more widely available...." Read more
Customers like the color change of the bonding adhesive. They say it makes it easier to see where you have applied it, and the purple tint shows where the glue has been applied. The color soon disappears to clear, which is great in case they need to apply glue again. The purple application works great and gives the overall project a nice look when finished.
"...What makes this stick stand out is the disappearing color. It goes on blue, but quickly becomes invisible...." Read more
"...I love the color that disappears as the glue dries, it is a great teaching tool for kids to know where the glue goes and to not have to use a ton of..." Read more
"...Work great. Like the purple tint showing where the glue has been applied; dries clear." Read more
"Works well so you don’t have to lick envelopes. Goes on purple and dries clear. Easy to use. Due to paste does not over saturates. Like a glue stick." Read more
Customers appreciate the bonding adhesive's quick drying time and permanent application.
"...Like the purple tint showing where the glue has been applied; dries clear." Read more
"Works well so you don’t have to lick envelopes. Goes on purple and dries clear. Easy to use. Due to paste does not over saturates. Like a glue stick." Read more
"The glue dries very quickly, sometimes before I can connect the two surfaces. But it holds well and is very easy to see on the paper...." Read more
"...In addition, it dries fast - like within 30 seconds fast. So make sure that you put it on quick and secure your items in place...." Read more
Customers find the glue sticks easy for young children to use. They say the color changing aspect is convenient and a great teaching tool for kids to learn where the glue goes. The glue sticks work great for preschoolers, toddlers, and perfect for their little ones. The cap is simple to take on and off, and it's easy to dial up the tube for more or less as needed.
"...Holiday cards, event invitations- it’s great for both. Easy to use and seals the envelope quite well...." Read more
"...I love the color that disappears as the glue dries, it is a great teaching tool for kids to know where the glue goes and to not have to use a ton of..." Read more
"...Goes on purple and dries clear. Easy to use. Due to paste does not over saturates. Like a glue stick." Read more
"...Good for preschoolers." Read more
Customers like the product quality. They mention it's good, consistent, and kids age 5 and up can use. They also love that it dries clear.
"...Avery is well known to the educators as making a good consistent product that kids age 5 and up can easily use...." Read more
"Avery products are great, works well and good adhesion to paper" Read more
"Great love how it dries clear" Read more
"Product is good." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the glue quality. Some say it's a good glue stick that adheres well and doesn't need much glue. Others mention there isn't a lot of glue in the sticks, the glue smearing or being too sticky, and it's not suitable for 3D printing due to its chunky texture.
"Crafts kids go through so much glue. Best deal I've found with GOOD quality glue." Read more
"...to the mechanics of this glue stick and tend to waste a great deal amount of glue..." Read more
"...teaching tool for kids to know where the glue goes and to not have to use a ton of glue. I gave a box to each teacher and they were stoked...." Read more
"...the handle because of it...it's a terrible design and kids get glue all over themselves because of it...." Read more
Customers dislike the messiness of the bonding adhesive. It clumps randomly, making bumps in what you're gluing. The texture is too soft, and it runs out fast because the texture is too soft. The glue can clump on the paper, requiring smoothing out. It comes off which makes the holding area a sticky mess when you put the cap back on.
"...2. Since it puts clumps randomly, it makes for bumps in what you're gluing 3. Long top pulls off vs. small cap; harder to use..." Read more
"...The summer heat seems to make the glue very soft, and it can clump on the paper, requiring smoothing out before adhering to the other surface, which..." Read more
"I used one packet to seal 350+ envelopes, made the task cleaner and easier compared to using water." Read more
"...But over time they shrivel & get gummy and clumpy and a big mess. Had to toss them. I think it's the container- probably not airtight." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024Style: 18 packVerified PurchaseCrafts kids go through so much glue. Best deal I've found with GOOD quality glue.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021Works very well. It’s a huge help you have a lot of envelopes to seal. Holiday cards, event invitations- it’s great for both. Easy to use and seals the envelope quite well.
The fact that it is purple until it dries helps you see clearly exactly where you’re applying it (envelope flaps aren’t that big and you don’t want to smear it on the letter/card). If you are using it for a large number of envelopes, though, be sure to not use too much - if you apply too thick of a layer it will squish out the sides when you seal the envelope.
A lot of people use stickers or tape to seal envelopes instead of using the adhesive on the envelope but stickers don’t adequately seal the envelope for the mail and the tape is very visible- this is a much more attractive solution (and you can still use a sticker if you want).
I hate the taste of the adhesive on envelopes. If it’s just one of two it’s ok - 20+ gets pretty bad.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2011Style: 6 packVerified PurchaseWe have four kids, so we always have some kind of project going on. We use a lot of glue sticks especially during the school year. We've tried every glue stick out there, and I think most of them are exactly the same.
What makes this stick stand out is the disappearing color. It goes on blue, but quickly becomes invisible. This helps small kids see where they still need to apply glue, and gives the overall project a nice look when finished. It's also water washable, so it quickly washes out of clothes, carpet, desks and hands. It's also non-toxic, just in case someone tries a taste. They also claim it's acid free to protect photos and scrapbooking, although we don't use it for that purpose.
We buy this glue and send it in to teachers to have in the classroom - it's inexpensive and they appreciate it. With free Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25, this is a good deal.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2015Style: 18 packVerified PurchaseEasy to use by adults, but kids seem to have difficulty adjusting to the mechanics of this glue stick and tend to waste a great deal amount of glue (glue being pushed through the tube, similar to the old form of glue that we squeeze the tube to push glue out, seem to be a foreign concept to the students because they probably were used to the newer model of glue sticks in which we twist the tube to raise the glue out of the stick).
- Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016Style: 18 packVerified PurchaseAn excellent add on buy for my kids teachers! I love the color that disappears as the glue dries, it is a great teaching tool for kids to know where the glue goes and to not have to use a ton of glue. I gave a box to each teacher and they were stoked. I will be buying these again for them when they run out, you should too!
Avery is well known to the educators as making a good consistent product that kids age 5 and up can easily use. The cap is simple to take on and off and it is easy to dial up the tube for more of less as needed.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024Style: 18 packVerified PurchaseI love using this glue for paper arts and crafts, as well as for sealing envelopes!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2015Style: 18 packVerified PurchaseI got through tons of glue sticks in my in-home daycare so when I saw this pack and for such a cheap price I was excited. The kids prefer the purple so they can see where they already put glue and I prefer the price. I bought a different brand purple kind in the past and it was a bit more expensive, but after using these I much prefer the other brand. The other brand has a short cap to open it while this one is a really long cap, taking most of the stick and glue gets all over the handle because of it...it's a terrible design and kids get glue all over themselves because of it. When these run out I'm going to have to review the math and compare the costs to see if these are worth it or not...I'm thinking not. Keep in mine, I have kids 5 years & younger dealing w/ these, I would think w/ this design it doesn't matter the age of the child it would still be messy but I could be wrong.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017Style: 18 packVerified PurchaseLike these better than Elmers mainly because you can see how much is left in the glue stick as you use it (it has a clear inner body). That let's me know before the kids complain if I should be hunting a new one. Work great. Like the purple tint showing where the glue has been applied; dries clear.
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Janet KuriReviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2020
1.0 out of 5 stars Decepción :(
Style: 18 packVerified PurchaseSe deshacen. No me gustaron nada. :(